Manchester United poised to sack David Moyes

Manchester United are set to sack manager David Moyes less than a year after he took charge of the club, British media reported on Monday.

Moyes was appointed last May when Alex Ferguson retired after guiding the club to their 13th Premier League title under his management.

United are languishing in seventh place in the Premier League and face an expensive rebuilding job in the close season.

Manchester United manager David Moyes struggled following in the footsteps of the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. Photo: Getty Images

Several British newspapers reported online that Moyes had lost the support of the American Glazer family who own the club.

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A poor performance in a 2-0 defeat away at Moyes' former club Everton on Sunday was seen as the final straw.

The Daily Telegraph said Moyes could be out before Saturday's home game with Norwich City if he seeks assurances over his future which executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward would be unlikely to be able to provide.

A United spokesman declined to comment on the reports.

Reuters

11 comments so far

Nuh, should give him a lifetime contract! You want stability etc and stuff.

You want Moyes to stay and lead Man U because SAF said it, it's gospel. So much disrespect to SAF!

Stay there, i'm very happy for you!

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Fans

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Liverpool

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April 22, 2014, 7:44AM

Nah, eventually they will have to get rid of Moyes. Man Utd are the biggest club in the world and the last thing they need is to spend 24 years appointing second rate managers and will therefore avoid becoming the next Liverpool.

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SAF

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Heysel Stadium

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April 22, 2014, 9:39AM

another Melbourne Liverpool fan, gee not jumping on the bandwagon are we!

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Jack

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Preston

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April 22, 2014, 10:50AM

Manchester United the biggest club in the world? what about Collingwood? Just ask Eddie.

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Rhm

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April 22, 2014, 11:19AM

@jack - I did jump on a Liverpool bandwagon, but that was 29 years ago!

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Fans

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Liverpool

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April 22, 2014, 2:16PM

It's not about the manager or coach in the EPL is about how much money you have

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Chris

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April 22, 2014, 8:28AM

@Chris. MUFC is not exactly short of cash.

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Ian

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April 22, 2014, 8:40AM

Atletico Madrid and Liverpool would beg to differ...so would Spurs

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PK

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April 22, 2014, 8:44AM

A certain club from the south coast currently sitting in 8th would beg to differ as wellAn entire first team that the wages of one player from Liverpool or Man City would cover, and an effective academy churning out young players that other teams in the EPL are falling over themselves to signCOME ON YOU SAINTS!!!